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US accuses China of secret nuclear test in 2020; Beijing rejects charge

The allegation was raised days after the New START treaty expired, with Washington urging broader arms control that includes China as Beijing dismissed the charge as a false narrative

PM Modi meets Indian-origin leaders in Kuala Lumpur during Malaysia visit

PM Modi said the accomplishments of PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) "in public life are a matter of immense pride for everyone"

Iran asserts power, refuses US demands in ongoing nuclear negotiations

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signalled that Iran would stick to its position that it must be able to enrich uranium - a major point of contention with US President Donald Trump

Denmark sees surge in apps to help boycott US goods amid Greenland row

Downloads of boycott apps jumped in Denmark after US President Donald Trump revived calls for Washington to take control of Greenland, fuelling diplomatic tensions

Portugal voters choose between moderate, populist in presidential runoff

Recent opinion polls say Centre-left Socialist candidate Seguro will collect twice as many votes as hard-right populist Ventura in the head-to-head between the two top candidates

Power cuts, uncertainty hit Ukraine businesses amid Russian attacks

Power cuts from Russian strikes are forcing Ukrainian businesses to rely on costly generators, squeeze output and profits, and focus on survival amid labour shortages, rising costs and a harsh winter

Thailand votes in early election with three main parties vying for power

The battle for support from 53 million registered voters comes against a backdrop of slow economic growth and heightened nationalist sentiment

Kim likely to issue major policy goals at North Korea party congress in Feb

The ruling Workers' Party congress comes after years of accelerated nuclear and missile development and deepening ties with Moscow over the war in Ukraine

Japan election: What to know as PM Takaichi's coalition eyes big win

Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, known as Ishin, could capture around 300 seats in the 465-seat lower house of parliament, polls showed

US markets brace for double whammy week as jobs, inflation data loom

The employment report will be even more substantive than usual. In addition to the monthly payrolls and unemployment numbers, each January release includes an annual revision to the jobs count

Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

The acquisition, which Nexstar announced in August and requires regulatory approval, would bring together two companies with significant holdings in local broadcast media

Trump draws rare Republican backlash over racist video targeting Obamas

Multiple GOP members of the Senate and House joined their Democratic colleagues in voicing disgust and criticism at the post and urged the president to remove it

Trump to hold first Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC this month

The meeting, proposed for February 19, would include both world leaders who accepted Trump's invitation in January to join the board as well as members of an executive committee for Gaza

Families protest detention of Venezuelan activists, demand their release

The demonstration outside Helicoide prison in Caracas comes during mounting pressure on the government of acting President Delcy Rodriguez to release all people

Rising prices dominate Japan election as voters seek cost-of-living relief

The election pits the PM Takaichi-led Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition against the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, with inflation and affordability shaping voter sentiment nationwide

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopened, but few Palestinians managed to cross

Restrictions negotiated by Israeli, Egyptian, Palestinian and international officials meant that only 50 people would be allowed to return to Gaza each day

Japanese Takaichi hopes for big win as polls open in national elections

Takaichi wants to make progress on a right-wing agenda that aims to boost Japan's economy and military capabilities as tensions grow with China

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis steps down, days after massive layoffs

Lewis sent an email to the Post's staff, saying that "difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post

Appeals court affirms Trump policy of jailing immigrants without bond

A panel of judges ruled that the DHS' decision to deny bond hearings to immigrants arrested across the country is consistent with the constitution and federal immigration law

US Ambassador Sergio Gor meets ICC chief Jay Shah, discusses cricket growth

Sergio Gor discussed the rapid growth of cricket in the United States with the ICC Chairman